Description

Responsible for assists with coordination and implementation of the Citywide all-hazard Emergency Management Program. Supports activities through all phases of emergency management: prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Assist with activities of the Emergency Operations Center when activated. 

Essential Functions:

• Assists with management and implementation of the comprehensive emergency management program for the City of Denton.
• Assists with researching, developing, writing, evaluating, and maintaining emergency management plans and annexes; ensure compliance with all State and Federal regulations.
• Assists in maintaining all emergency operations, hazard mitigation, and other applicable plans and assessments; keeps documents current and in compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and state policies.
• Works collaboratively with city departments to develop systems, processes, and procedures to support emergency management functions.
• Monitors potential emergencies, including, but not limited to severe weather; initiates emergency alert notifications, activates Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and acts as the EOC manager until relieved.
• Assists in planning and coordinating disaster response operations and disaster recovery efforts.
• Keep current on emergency management policies, laws, and practices by attending meetings, workshops, and conferences;
• Conducts public education presentations and assists with planning and executing trainings and emergency exercises.
• Coordinates grant programs, including but not limited to Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and State Homeland Security Program (SHSP); prepares grant budget for the fiscal year; works to expend grant funds in accordance with the budget; prepares and submits financial reports for reimbursement of funds.
• Manages equipment inventory and maintains accurate records of all grant or general funded purchases.
• Assists with managing the Alert Denton mass notification system and internal Everbridge system for City departments.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Overall Strength Demands: The bold and italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Codes for how often:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)

Task: Code:Standing: M
Sitting: M
Walking: M
Lifting: I
Carrying: I
Pushing/Pulling: A
Overhead Work: A
Fine Dexterity: I
Kneeling: A
Crouching: A
Crawling: A
Bending: I
Twisting: I
Climbing: A
Balancing: Y
Vision: Y
Hearing: Y
Talking: Y
Video Display: Y
Differentiate Colors: Y
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the daily use of computer, telephone, and radios/encoders.

Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed are performed in an office and outside; is exposed to high and low temperatures, noise, and high humidity.  Maybe required to respond to emergencies including natural or man made disasters.

EEO STATEMENT

The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the City of Denton to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.  

ADA/EOE/ADEA

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

 E-Verify: The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or a related field;
• 2 years emergency management experience; OR emergency management internship and/or volunteer experience in lieu of full-time employment

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to learn quickly and engage in significant emergency management programs and initiatives, often with a leadership role in a professional environment.
• Proven project and program management ability.
• Skill in creative problem solving and ability to make decisions.
• Knowledge of emergency management principles and practices, the Incident Command Systems (ICS) the National Incident Management System(NIMS), and federal, state ,and local laws pertaining to emergency management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, public officials, volunteers, media representatives, and the general public.
• Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, adapt to constantly changing situations and effectively take appropriate action.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and effective manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and compile data and other information for reports.
• Ability to be self-disciplined and self-motivated.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information.
• Ability to maintain emotional control and work effectively during emergencies, crisis situations, or extremely stressful situations.
• Skill in utilizing Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Word, and Outlook, WebEOC, and the ability to learn other apps or platforms quickly.

Preferences:

• Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred in some settings.
• Prior public presentation experience
• Valid or workcompletedtoward a Certified Emergency Manager certification.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must have and maintain a valid Class C Driver's License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class C driver's license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
• Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check and social security number verification.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations during and after regular business hours, and on weekends and holidays.